Cavaliers vs Wizards Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 25

  • The Cavaliers are -12.5 favorites vs. the Wizards
  • Total (Over/Under): 234.5 points
  • Watch the game on MNMT | BSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Washington, DC.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

The Cavaliers vs Wizards Over/Under is 234.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 28-25 against the spread, while the Wizards are 26-29 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Wizards Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers-13.5 -110O 234.5 -105-900
Washington Wizards +13.5 -110U 234.5 -115+600

Wizards vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Sunday‘s game with 89.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Cavaliers and Wizards.

Wizards vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Wizards will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 52.8% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 30 games (+17.45 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 away games (+16.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 21 away games (+12.50 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 47 games (+12.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Under in 40 of their last 67 games (+11.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 47 of their last 78 games (+13.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 66 games (+12.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 27 games (+11.95 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 50 games (+11.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+9.50 Units / 30% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 28-25 (+0.6 Units / 0.99% ROI).

  • 36-19 against the Moneyline (+10.6 Units / 8.65% ROI)
  • 24-30 against the Over for game total points (-9 Units / -14.86% ROI)
  • 30-24 against the Under for game total points (+3.65 Units / 6.04% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 26-29 (-5.85 Units / -9.5% ROI).

  • 9-47 against the Moneyline (-33.95 Units / -58.69% ROI)
  • 27-28 against the Over for game total points (-3.9 Units / -6.32% ROI)
  • 28-27 against the Under for game total points (-1.7 Units / -2.76% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 76 games (-40.15 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 78 games (-22.00 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 61 games (-19.15 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 3Q Spread in 22 of their last 61 games (-18.35 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 49 games (-18.00 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 30 games (-19.75 Units / -61% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 67 games (-18.75 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 79 games (-18.35 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 67 games (-18.00 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 21 away games (-14.60 Units / -64% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

The Cavaliers are 16-8 (.667) when they win the turnover margin this season — T-8th-best in the NBA. The Wizards have averaged 13.9 turnovers per game this season — 10th-highest in the NBA.

The Cavaliers are 14-2 (.875) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Cavaliers are 21-8 (.724) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .560

The Cavaliers were 8-1 (.889) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .609

Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Wizards are 2-27 (.069) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .440

The Wizards are 4-31 (.114) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .440

The Wizards are 4-34 (.105) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .426

The Wizards were winless (0-13) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .188

Injury Report: Wizards vs. CavaliersSunday‘s Game, Feb. 25

  • Isaiah Livers (Washington Wizards): Hip, Out
  • Deni Avdija (Washington Wizards): Heel, Out
  • Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Tristan Thompson (Cleveland Cavaliers): Suspension, Out
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Out

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 9.0 fast break points per game (466 points/52 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Cavaliers averaged 12.7 fast break points per game (1,043 points/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Cavaliers had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (2,045 assists/ 1,094 TOs) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Cavaliers have averaged 15.9 fast break points per game (829 points/52 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.4

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 18.9 fast break points per game (510 points/27 games) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Wizards have averaged 9.3 fast break points per game (492 points/53 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Wizards have averaged 10.5 second chance points per game (274 points/26 games) at home this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Wizards are shooting 33% from three (290/871) in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have allowed an eFG% of 51% on the road this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

The Cavaliers allowed 52.1 points per game (4,269 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 56.1

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.7 steals per game (398 steals/52 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Cavaliers allowed 106.9 points per game (8,764 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 114.7

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have allowed 19.2 second chance points per game (499 points/26 games) at home this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

The Wizards have allowed 17.1 second chance points per game (906 points/53 games) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.9

The Wizards have allowed 18.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,000 rebounds/53 games) this season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.5

The Wizards averaged 5.2 blocks per game (425 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.